VTech VT1940 manual Additional Operating Tips Maintenance

ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

Noise Or Interference

Your VTech VT 1940 cordless telephone has auto-channel scan circuitry which will detect excess noise and change the channel of the phone to reduce it. This is done automatically.

Since the VTech VT 1940 is a fully digital phone, it does not suffer from noise associated with regular cordless phones. At times you may experience occasional "drop outs", especially at the extreme edges of the phone's range. Simply move closer to the base unit and this will disappear.

Automatic Security Coding

Your VTech VT 1940 phone is factory set with 16.8 million possible security codes. This unique security code allows your handset and base to recognize each other, and minimizes the possibility of another cordless phone using your telephone line.

Out Of Range indication

If the handset is moved to a point where the base and handset can no longer communicate, the handset will scan all channels in an attempt to re-link with the base.

Out Of Range When Phone Is On If you are presently engaged in a phone conversation, and experience an Out of Range warning, move closer to the base. If the base unit does not communicate with the handset within 25 seconds of losing contact, it will automatically hang up.

Out Of Range When Phone Is Off When the phone is OFF, the handset and base still monitor each other to make sure that they can communicate. If the handset is moved out of range, the handset will scan all channels in a n attempt t o r e e s t a b l i s h communication with the base. This process does not require user intervention; the handset will re-link with the base automatically once it is brought back within range. The unit will then be able to receive and place calls.

Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your VTech VT 1940 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.

Avoid rough treatment

Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to pro- tect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.

Avoid water

Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.

Electrical storms

Electricalstorms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment.

For your own safety, use caution when usingelectric appliancesduring storms.

Cleaning your telephone

Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If your base unit should fall into water,

DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.